CFB Borden is committed to reducing its overall impact on the environment through energy conservation and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Meeting these goals requires the active participation of all personnel and students at CFB Borden.
Last March, CFB Borden reinforced its environmental commitment by once again being an official participant in the Earth Hour campaign. Earth Hour is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of global climate change by encouraging participants to switch off non-essential lighting and electrical devices for one hour. The result is a powerful demonstration of the importance of our individual actions in contributing to the overall goal of environmental sustainability.
Earth Hour 2022 will be held on 26 March 2022 from 2030 to 2130 hrs. All CFB Borden personnel are asked to switch off non-essential lighting and electrical devices before leaving work on 25 March 2022. Equipment will be turned back on upon return to work on Monday morning. All staff, students and residents on Base are also strongly encouraged to participate at home on the evening of 26 March 2022.
I am proud to have CFB Borden participate in the Earth Hour initiative. However, we must remember that our environmental commitment is not limited to one day or to one event. Personnel at all levels should continue to seek opportunities for improving energy efficiency and integrating conservation measures into their daily operations. Only through the full participation of all CFB Borden military and civilian members can we continue to play a leadership role in sustaining a healthy environment for the future generations to come.
Colonel J.M.Y.D. Rivière
Commander CFB Borden/MPGTG
